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FAQ’s: Can we meet for a consultation?

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Maybe! Are you ready?
This question comes to mind now, because I’ve had a recent flurry of requests for consultations for weddings that are next year. How do you know if you’re ready to meet with a florist? Here’s one florist’s opinion…
I like to meet with clients once they have some of their planning underway. Most [...]

FAQ’s: What are your hours? And where are you located?

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

I’ve been wanting to create an FAQ page for the web site, but haven’t found the time yet. So, I’m going to break it into manageable pieces and answer FAQ’s one (or two) at a time here in the blog, then compile them for the FAQ page. Since the open house is coming up on [...]

Open House/Happy Hour — Thursday, July 22nd

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Pollen is turning one year old! Join me for a happy hour and open house to celebrate Pollen’s new-ish studio and one year anniversary.
Pollen’s design studio is located in an old industrial building along the Ravenswood Corridor, and loaded with entertainment. Step into the new walk-in cooler, spin the compost bins, take [...]

Blog Neglect

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Where did June go? It’s been a crazy busy month. My apologies for the lack of blog posts.
I’ve been slightly more consistent with sharing what I’ve been up to on Pollen’s Facebook page. Allow me to direct you there… http://www.facebook.com/PollenFloralDesign

Pollen Gets Some Loving

Monday, April 26th, 2010

First, I feel the need to apologize for being so very delinquent with blogging. Some exciting new developments have kept me very busy. I’m so very happy to report that Pollen has moved out of my dining room and into a studio space. More on this in a future post.
Before I lose track, I wanted [...]

Green Wedding Vendors Unite!

Friday, March 12th, 2010

The folks at Pollen, Spilled Ink Press and Logan Square Kitchen have been hatching a plan. A plan to get like-minded wedding vendors together. And we did it!
Earlier this week, we pulled together a group of eco-friendly Chicago area wedding vendors to talk about ways we can work together to educate consumers, ourselves, and other [...]

Green Wedding Vendor Happy Hour

Friday, March 5th, 2010

I’m so excited to be working with my friends at Spilled Ink Press and Logan Square Kitchen to organize a green wedding vendor networking event! First, the details (which can also be found in the pingg invite and Facebook event).

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
6-8PM
Logan Square Kitchen (2333 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL)

Feel free to bring a drink [...]

An Eco-Friendly Option: VeriFlora Certified Flowers

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

I’m often asked what makes Pollen an eco-friendly florist. One way we are a green florist is in where we get our flowers from, and, more specifically, how the flowers have been grown. Locally and organically grown flowers provide the most eco-friendly option, as explained in a previous post. But being in the Midwest, locally [...]

Indie Wed Ticket Giveaway

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Win a pair of tickets to Indie Wed, Chicago’s first independent wedding show and sale.

Indie Wed Sneak Preview–Vintage Themed Vignette

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

I’m really excited to have a display at Indie Wed later this month (January 30th at the Ravenswood Event Center). After some deliberation, I’ve decided to have a few vignettes on my table with different wedding themes. Each vignette will have a bridal bouquet, boutonniere, centerpiece, and placecard holder. Along with these items, I’ll have [...]